Vulnerability identifier: #VU39363
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
FreeRADIUS
Server applications /
Directory software, identity management
Vendor: FreeRADIUS Server Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Off-by-one error in the EAP-PWD module in FreeRADIUS 3.0 through 3.0.8, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FreeRADIUS: 3.0.0 - 3.0.8
External links
http://freeradius.org/security.html#eap-pwd-2015
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/7
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.